oil level Citroen C4 DAG 2013.5 2.G User Guide

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According to engine.














DIESEL ENGINES

The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.


1.
Power steering reservoir.

2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.

3.
Coolant reservoir.
4.
Brake fl uid reservoir.

5.
Battery/Fuses.

6.
Fusebox.

7.
Air fi lter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.

9.
Engine oil fi ller cap.

10.
Priming pump * .

11 .
Bleed screw * .

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CHECKING LEVELS


Take care when working under
the bonnet, as certain areas of
the engine may be extremely hot
(risk of burns) and the cooling
fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).


The check is carried out either
when the ignition is switched
on using the oil level indicator
in the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine has been
off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level be-
tween two services (or oil changes).
CITROËN recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.


















Oil level


Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty
guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.











Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty
guide for details of the interval for this
operation.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.












Power steering fluid level

The power steering fl uid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. With the engine cold, un-
screw the cap to check the level.











Coolant level


The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.

Check all of these levels regularly, in
line with the maintenance and warranty
guide. Top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.

Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.








The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take
care with articles and clothing
that might become caught by the
fan blades.
The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.

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Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of used
oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful
to health or indeed very corro-
sive.
Do not discard used oil or fl uids
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
(France) or to an authorised
waste disposal site.









Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
The additive reservoir low level is indi-
cated by:

Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up with-
out delay by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.


- fi xed illumination of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter warning
lamp, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message
that the particle emissions
fi lter additive level is too low.


Screenwash / headlamp wash
fluid level
Specifi cation of the fl uid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to
avoid freezing, the fl uid should never be
topped up or replaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of a fl uid
with an ethyl alcohol or methanol base
is recommended.
To check the level or top up
the fl uid on vehicle fi tted with
headlamp washers, immobilise
the vehicle and switch of the
engine.



Open the bonnet and secure it with
the stay.


Open the screenwash reservoir fi ll-
er cap.


Take and pinch the level gauge to
block its breather.


Remove the gauge completely from
the reservoir to read the level in the
transparent section.


Top up if necessary.


Refi t the fi ller cap to the reservoir
and close the bonnet.

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CHECKS







Particle emission filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of the particle
emissions fi lter is indicated by:


- fi xed illumination of the par-
ticle emissions fi lter warning
lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message
that there is a risk of blockage
of the particle emissions fi lter.






The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specifi c 12 V lead-acid bat-
tery with special technology and specifi -
cation. The involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is essen-
tial when replacing or disconnecting the
battery. On a new vehicle, the fi rst op-
erations of regeneration of the
particle emissions fi lter may be
accompanied by the smell of
"burning", which is perfectly nor-
mal.
Following prolonged operation
of the vehicle at very low speed
or at idle, you may, in excep-
tional circumstances, notice the
emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This
does not affect the behaviour of
the vehicle or the environment. As soon as the traffi c conditions per-
mit, regenerate the fi lter by driving at a
speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
the warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to
the "Additive level" section.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the maintenance and warranty guide
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.





















Air filter and passenger compartment filter


Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere)
and the use of the vehicle
(e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment fi l-
ter may have an adverse effect on the
performance of the air conditioning sys-
tem and generate undesirable odours.















Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the replacement interval for
this component.













12 V battery


The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "12 V battery" section for
details of the precautions to be taken
before disconnecting the battery and
following its reconnection.

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Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component.
















Electric parking brake

This system does not require
any routine servicing. However,
in the event of a problem,
have the system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed work-
shop.





















Manual parking brake

















Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
lent quality and specifi cation.

In order to optimise the opera-
tion of units as important as
those in the braking system,
CITROËN selects and offers
very specifi c products.
After washing the vehicle, damp-
ness, or in wintry conditions, ice
can form on the brake discs and
pads: braking effi ciency may be
reduced. Make light brake ap-
plications to dry and defrost the
brakes.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be
done by a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
















Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.


Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.








Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.







Electronic gearbox

The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
checking interval for this compo-
nent.

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VISUAL SEARCH
TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE


Running out of Diesel fuel ............. 186

Checking levels ...................... 189-190


- oil

- brake fl uid

- coolant

- power steering fl uid

- screenwash / headlamp wash fl uid

- additive (Diesel with particle
emissions fi lter)


Changing bulbs....................... 203-208


- front

- rear

Petrol engines......................... 224-225
Diesel engines ........................ 226-229
Dimensions .................................... 230
Identifi cation markings ................... 231

Bonnet ........................................... 185
Petrol underbonnet ........................ 187
Diesel underbonnet ....................... 188
Checking components ............ 191-192


- battery

- air fi lter / passenger compartment
fi lter

- oil fi lter

- particle emissions fi lter (Diesel)

- brake pads / discs


Battery .................................... 213-215
Energy economy mode.................. 216

Engine compartment fuses .... 209, 212

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS and EBFD systems............ 140
Accessories ............................... 222
Accessory socket,
12V .................. 114, 115, 118, 122
Adjusting headlamps ................. 104
Adjusting head restraints ............. 72
Adjusting seat belt height ... 143, 144
Adjusting the
steering wheel .......................... 78
Airbags, curtain.................. 148, 149
Airbags, front ..................... 146, 149
Airbags, lateral................... 148, 149
Air conditioning ............................ 26
Air conditioning, digital........... 62, 65
Air conditioning, manual ........ 62, 63
Air fi lter ...................................... 191
Air fl ow ......................................... 61
Air vents....................................... 61
Alarm ........................................... 88
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ...................................... 140
Anti-pinch............................... 92, 94
Anti-theft ...................................... 82
Armrest, front ...................... 116, 117
Armrest, rear .............................. 120
Assistance call ........... 142, 233, 234
Audible warning ......................... 139
Audio streaming
(Bluetooth) .............. 275, 303, 305
Audio system ................. 49, 51, 289
Automatic illumination
of headlamps .................... 99, 102
Automatic operation
of hazard warning lamps ........ 139
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers .......... 107, 108
Auxiliary socket...........114, 276, 302Children .............. 125-138, 145, 147Child seats ........................... 125-137
Child seats, conventional........... 131
CITROËN Localised
Assistance Call ....................... 234
CITROËN Localised
Emergency Call ...................... 234
Clock.......................... 46, 50, 54, 56
Closing the boot..................... 81, 91
Closing the doors................... 81, 90
Cold climate screen ................... 217
Colour screen .............................. 55
Connectors, audio .... 114, 276, 300, 302
Coolant level .............................. 189
Courtesy lamps...................103, 110
Courtesy mirror ........................... 113
Cruise control .................... 175, 178
Cup holder .................................. 115
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) ................. 270, 296
Date (setting) ............. 46, 50, 54, 56
Daytime running
lamps ........................ 99, 203, 205
Deactivating
the passenger airbag .............. 147
Defrosting .................................... 69
Diesel additive level ................... 190
Dimensions ................................ 230
Dipped beam ............... 98, 203, 205
Dipstick ................................ 43, 189
Directional lighting ............. 105, 106
Direction indicators ........... 101, 139,
203, 204, 206, 207
Doors ........................................... 90
Doors emergency control ............ 87 Capacity, fuel tank ....................... 95
CD ..................................... 272, 297
CD MP3 ............................. 272, 298
Central locking ....................... 81, 86
Centre console ........................... 115
Changing a bulb ................. 203-208
Changing a fuse ................. 209-212
Changing a wheel ............... 198-201
Changing a wiper blade ..... 109, 216
Changing the date ..... 46, 50, 54, 56
Changing the remote control
battery................................. 83, 84
Changing the time ..... 46, 50, 54, 56
Checking levels ................. 189, 190
Checking the engine
oil level.............................. 43, 189
Checking tyre pressures
(using the kit) .......................... 197
Checks................................ 185-192
Child lock ................................... 138 Battery ........................ 191, 213-215
Battery, charging ........................ 215
Battery, remote control ........... 83-85
Black panel .................................. 47
Blind spot sensors ..................... 172
Bluetooth (hands-free) ....... 258, 304
Bluetooth (telephone) ........ 258, 304
Bonnet ....................................... 185
Bonnet stay................................ 185
Boot ............................................. 91
Boot lamp ........................... 111, 123
Brake discs ................................ 192
Brake lamps............................... 207
Brake pads ................................ 192
Braking assistance system ........ 140 B
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Door pockets .............................. 112
Driving economically ................... 26
Driving positions (storing) ............ 74
Dynamic emergency braking ..... 153
EBA (Emergency braking
assistance) ............................. 140
Eco-driving .................................. 26
Economy mode.......................... 216
Electric window controls .............. 92
Electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) .................................... 140
Electronic engine
immobiliser ......................... 82, 85
Electronic gearbox .... 158, 168, 192
Electronic stability control
(ESC) ...................................... 141
Emergency boot release.............. 91
Emergency braking system ....... 140
Emergency call .......... 142, 233, 234
Emergency starting.................... 213
Emergency warning lamps ........ 139
eMyWay ............................... 55, 235
Energy economy mode.............. 216
Engine compartment ......... 187, 188
Engine compartment
fusebox ................................... 212
Engine, Diesel ..... 96, 186, 188, 226
Engine oil level indicator ...... 43, 189
Engine, petrol .............. 96, 187, 224
Engines.............................. 224, 226
Environment ............. 26, 62, 69, 85,
163, 166, 190
Equipment settings .......... 50, 52, 56
ESC/ASR ................................... 141
ESP ........................................... 141Headlamps,
directional ............... 104, 105, 203
Headlamp wash ......................... 108
Head restraints, front ................... 72
Head restraints, rear .................... 75
Heated seats ............................... 72
Heating .................................. 63, 65
Height and reach adjustment,
steering wheel .......................... 78
Hill start assist ........................... 164
Hooks ........................................ 122 EFilling with fuel ........................ 95-97
Fitting a wheel ........................... 201
Fitting roof bars.......................... 217
Fittings, boot ...................... 121, 124
Fitting speakers ......................... 221
Flashing indicators............ 101, 139,
204, 206, 207
Foglamps, front .... 100, 106, 203, 206
Foglamps, rear .................. 100, 207
Front seats....................... 70, 71, 74
Fuel........................................ 26, 96
Fuel consumption ........................ 26
Fuel fi ller fl ap ......................... 95, 97
Fuel gauge............................. 28, 95
Fuel tank ................................ 95, 97
Fusebox, dashboard .................. 210
Fuses ......................................... 209
Gearbox, automatic ... 161, 192, 215
Gearbox, electronic ... 158, 192, 215
Gearbox, manual ....... 157, 168, 192
Gear effi ciency indicator ............ 165
Gear lever, automatic gearbox .... 161
Gear lever,
electronic gearbox .................. 158
Gear lever, manual gearbox ...... 157
Glove box ................................... 113
G.P.S. ........................................ 241
Grab handles .............................. 112
Guidance ................................... 241
Halogen headlamps................... 203
Hands-free kit .................... 258, 304
Hazard warning lamps ............... 139
Headlamp adjustment................ 104Jack ........................................... 198
JACK socket ...............114, 276, 302 F
G
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J IIgnition ......................................... 82
Indicator lamps, status............ 32-42
Indicators, direction ........... 139, 204
Infl ating accessories
(using the kit) .......................... 197
Infl ating tyres ....................... 26, 230
Inputs for audio
system .....................114, 276, 302
Installing speakers ..................... 221
Instrument panel
lighting ...................................... 47
Instrument panels ............. 28-30, 48
Instrument panel
screen .......................... 28-30, 165
Intelligent Traction Control ......... 141
Interior fi ttings ..................... 112, 113
Interior mood lighting .................. 111
ISOFIX ....................................... 134
ISOFIX child seats .............. 134-136
ISOFIX mountings ..................... 134

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
KMassage function ....................... 73
Mat.............................................. 119
Menu, main ................................ 292
Mini fuel level ............................... 95
Mirror, rear view ........................... 78
Mirrors, door .................. 76, 77, 172
Misfuel prevention ....................... 97
Mountings
for ISOFIX seats ..................... 134
MP3 CD ............................. 272, 298
Music media players .................. 271Parking space sensor ............... 180
Particle emission fi lter......... 190-191
Passenger
compartment fi lter ................... 191
Personalisation ............................ 48
Player, CD MP3 ................. 272, 298
Port, USB............................114, 300
Priming the fuel system ............. 186
Protecting children .............. 125-138,
145, 147
Puncture .................................... 193 Keeping children
safe .................. 125-138, 145, 147
Key in ignition warning................. 82
Key with remote
control ..................... 79, 81, 82, 85
LLabels, identifi cation .................. 231
Lamps, warning
and indicator ................. 32, 39, 42
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ................................... 171
Level, brake fl uid ....................... 189
Level, power steering fl uid ......... 189
Levels and checks .............. 185-192
Lighting bulbs
(replacement) .................. 203-208
Lighting control stalk ............ 98, 101
Lighting dimmer ................ 28-30, 47
Lighting,
guide-me home............... 101, 102
Lighting, interior .................. 110, 111
Loading ................................ 26, 217
Load reduction mode ................. 216
Load space cover ...................... 124
Locating your vehicle ................... 81
Locking from the inside................ 86
Locking the boot .......................... 91
Long objects, transporting ......... 120
Luggage retaining strap ............. 121
MMain beam ................... 98, 203, 205
Maintenance ................................ 26
Map reading lamps ..................... 110
Markings,
identifi cation............................ 231Navigation.................................. 241
Number plate lamps .................. 208
Oil fi lter ...................................... 191
Oil level ................................ 43, 189
Opening the bonnet ................... 185
Opening the boot ......................... 91
Opening the doors ....................... 90
Opening the panoramic
sunroof blind ............................. 94
Operation indicator
lamps ................................... 32-42
Paint colour code ....................... 231
Panoramic
glass sunroof ............................ 94
Parcel shelf, rear ............... 122, 124
Parking brake .................... 157, 192
Parking brake, electric ....... 150, 192
Parking lamps ............................ 101
Parking sensors, front................ 183
Parking sensors, rear ................ 182 N
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PRRadio ................................. 267, 293
Radio pre-equipment ................. 221
RCA sockets ...............114, 276, 302
Rear screen (demisting) .............. 69
Recharging the battery .............. 215
Reduction of electrical load ....... 216
Regeneration of the particle
emissions fi lter ........................ 191
Reinitialising
the electric windows ................. 92
Reinitialising the remote
control ................................. 83, 84
Remote control ....................... 79-85
Removable screen
(snow shield) .......................... 217
Removing a wheel ..................... 200
Removing the mat ...................... 119
Repair kit, puncture ................... 193
Replacing bulbs .................. 203-208
Replacing fuses .................. 209-212
Replacing the air fi lter ................ 191
Replacing the oil fi lter ................ 191
Replacing the passenger
compartment fi lter ................... 191